Dear Members and Friends,
I hope you’ve returned refreshed from a good summer break. For us, the “new term” feeling is reinforced by our new location on One Birdcage Walk, with newly painted offices and meeting rooms as well as access to the conference facilities of IMechE for our larger events. We look forward to welcoming members and friends to the heart of Westminster very soon.
A new term isn’t complete without new faces, and we’re delighted to welcome Ana Botelho, who has taken up the role of Interim Account Lead for education, skills and international development while we work on identifying a permanent successor to Luisa. I know that Ana has already been in touch with many members: she’s looking forward to meeting many of you in person soon.To complement our individual engagement with members, which remains the heart of what we do, we have once again an exciting and wide-ranging programme of events for the autumn season, both in Birdcage Walk and online. Our plans are highlighted in the attached infographic, but please watch out for additions and more detail on individual events as they come out.
First up is a joint event with our sister organisation D Group, “Turning Water Risk into Resilience.” The event, delivered in partnership with the Global Summit series, will provide UK organisations with the strategies and insights needed to safeguard their operations and adapt to future water-related challenges. We will be joined by Andy Roby, Senior Water Security Advisor at FCDO, Simon Ayley, Director of Strategic Growth Partnerships at WRc, Charlie Stratford, Head of Business and Partnership Development at UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, and Jonathan Clark, Associate Director of Data Centres & Advanced Technology at Gleeds.
The following week, we look forward to two online events with our partners across government. On 16th September, “Meet UKEF: Asia & the Middle East”, which will offer UK organisations a valuable opportunity to explore UKEF's diverse offerings, engage directly with UKEF stakeholders and gain key insights on export markets in Asia and the Middle East.
On 18th September, we look forward to “Infrastructure Opportunities in South Africa”, which will offer a focused deep dive into South Africa’s infrastructure landscape and provides an insight into the UK–South Africa G2G Infrastructure Partnership - a strategic initiative launched in July 2025.
The next few months show every sign of being as eventful (to use a euphemism) as the year so far. The models we’ve all become used to – in the developed world as much as in emerging and developing markets – are being disrupted at pace and we can no longer rely on established pipelines to provide future opportunities. The good news is that we still see huge demand for “British expertise” from the most dynamic markets around the world and that the opportunities are far from exhausted. As we all innovate in response to the changing landscape, deciding where to invest effort and presenting what we can do to meet new visions of “what success looks like”, BEI’s unique networks are at your disposal. Please use them and let us know how we can help you further.
On a logistical note, just a reminder that our in-person events will take place at our new premises at One Birdcage Walk – located in the heart of Westminster and ideally positioned near many of our key stakeholders across Westminster and Whitehall, we look forward to welcoming you to the new space. The building offers a range of excellent event spaces, giving us the capacity and flexibility to enhance the delivery of the events and briefings that are a key part of what we do.
Finally, our partners at DBT, along with the British Embassy in Saudi Arabia, are inviting UK companies to join the UK Ports and Maritime Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia which is taking place from 28 September to 2 October 2025. This high-profile mission will visit Jeddah and Dammam Ports and participate in the Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress. More information can be found, here.
Wishing you a restful weekend, and we look forward to seeing you at our new offices next week.
With best wishes
David Landsman
Executive Chairman
British Expertise International
Key events coming up include the following:
- 9th September 2025 14:30 – 17:00 BST: Turning Water Risk into Resilience - By bringing together key stakeholders who operate outside the regulated water sector yet face equally pressing water risks, this event, delivered in partnership with the Global Summit series, aims to provide UK organisations with the strategies and insights needed to safeguard their operations and adapt to future water-related challenges.
- 16th September 2025 11:00 – 12:30 BST: Meet UKEF – Africa & the Middle East - This virtual event will offer UK organisations a valuable opportunity to explore UKEF's diverse offerings, engage directly with UKEF stakeholders and gain key insights on export markets in Asia and the Middle East.
- 18th September 2025 10:00 – 11:30 BST: Infrastructure Opportunities in South Africa - This webinar offers a focused deep dive into South Africa’s infrastructure landscape and provides an insight into the UK–South Africa G2G Infrastructure Partnership - a strategic initiative launched in July 2025.
- 18th September 2025 12:00 – 13:00 BST: Water Resilience Working Group - The UK has a distinctive offer and world-leading expertise in sustainable and climate-resilient water services. This group, in partnership with UK government, IFIs and other key stakeholders, aims to define that offer and leverage it to increase exports.
- 24th September 2025 09:30 – 12:30 BST: Shaping the future of the Higher Education Sector - This in-person panel event will bring together organisations and key stakeholders working in the higher education sector both in the UK and internationally for an in-depth discussion of the future of the sector. Panellists will explore how the UK’s higher education sector can harness its global reputation and institutional strengths to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape.
- 24th September 2025 17:00 – 18:00 BST: Water Resilience roundtable with LATAC Contractors - The BEI Water Resilience working group will meet with a delegation of leading EPC contractors working on major infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. The hour-long workshop will feature an introduction from DBT and UKEF, key insights from the BEI Water Resilience working group’s recent report, and knowledge sharing through selected BEI member case studies.
- 24th September 2025 18:00 – 19:00 BST: Networking Reception with LATAC EPC Contractors - This is a unique opportunity for British organisations to network with a delegation of leading EPC contractors working on major infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean.
- 1st October 2025 15:00 – 17:30 BST: Global Energy Landscapes - This in-person panel will explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of energy. Our speakers will provide essential insights into the future of energy, offering perspectives on global investment trends, regulatory shifts, technological advancements and industrial transformation.
- 14th October 2025 11:00 – 12:30 BST: Infrastructure Opportunities in Nigeria -
This webinar offers a focused deep dive into Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape with a focus on several specific projects well suited for the UK supply chain.
External Events and Reports:
- 27th September – 2nd October 2025 - Save the date for the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025, set to take place in Singapore. This landmark event will be the 20th edition of the globally recognized science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programme’s World Finals and the first under its new branding, following the transition from its previous name, F1 in Schools. Developed to introduce students to STEM subjects through the creation of a miniature F1 car, STEM RACING (Formerly F1 in Schools) is an educational project designed for teachers, informed by engineers, and endorsed by F1.
- 28th September – 2nd October 2025 - UK Ports and Maritime Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia. This high-profile mission will visit Jeddah and Dammam Ports and participate in the Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress. More information can be found, here.
- 28th – 31st October 2025: AME Trade - 15th edition of Africa PPP in Windhoek, Namibia - Africa PPP 2025 is the longest running infrastructure finance, investment, and partnership summit, focused on increasing private sector participation in infrastructure development through viable PPPs and innovative financing mechanisms, for a sustainable economic growth. The event is organized with the support of Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and the Ministry of Works and Transport of Namibia at the prestigious Hilton Conference Centre in Windhoek, Namibia. Africa PPP includes two-days Conference, one day masterclass on Project Preparation and one day Touristic and/or Technical Tours.
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